2001 Toyota Tundra vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Tundra would be higher. Both 2001 Toyota Tundra and 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage are equipped with a 4,700 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Tundra.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (427 Nm). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Tundra | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Toyota | Aston Martin |
| Model | Tundra | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3270 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
